Middle schoolers share what they know about plants and discuss what else they would like to know. The teacher evaluates students' prior knowledge of plants to inform future instruction. Middle schoolers practice observation and...

Students plant their seeds and collect and organize their own materials for planting. They also set up their planters with wicks, fertilizer, potting mix, and seeds. Finally, students write their names on planter markers with a ball...

Students identify and observe one plant per section in their quad and to transplant the surplus seedlings to empty quads and interpret why this is important. They then discuss the purpose of thinning and transplanting. Finally, students...

Students notice a growth spurt in their Brassica plants and closely monitor this growth by measuring their plants and predicting the next day's growth based on the pattern of their data. They also read and highlight the objectives in...

Students harvest and thresh the seeds. They count the seeds and compare that number with the original number of seeds planted (8) to determine their profit or loss. Finally, students think about additional questions they have about...

In this fifty states learning exercise, students identify and locate all fifty states of the United States of America. There are 50 states located in the word search.

In this grammar and writing worksheet, students read about the use of colons when writing the time in hours and minutes. They write the correct time using a colon between the hour and minutes in 3 examples, and write a time of their own...

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 25 clues about Earth Day. Students then complete the crossword puzzle about Earth Day.

Ninth graders construct a timeline depicting the development of the European Union and label and color countries on a map belonging to it. They write essays about how the Union affects the United States.

A colorful survey of Wisconsin features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Explore the state of Wisconsin using the resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society! This highly interactive site offers useful information from the state's past to what is happening right now. Maps, event calendars, this date in...

While the Underground Railroad was active in Wisconsin in the 1800s, its activities were of necessity kept secret, so little documentation has survived. A few cases became matters of public record, however, most notably those of Caroline...

Teachers will find this a superb guide book for teaching students how to critically examine documents from the past. The guide contains lessons and resources for Wisconsin history but the teaching methodology can be adapted for anywhere.

A large collection of excellent lesson plans about Wisconsin history can be found here. They range from the elementary to secondary grade levels, with a wide variety of themes and topics from the past up to the present.

The beaver was hugely important to Wisconsin during the French fur trade from 1650 to 1850, due to its popularity for use in head wear all over the northern hemisphere. There are many fascinating primary resources and historical articles...

Take a fascinating trip into the past to experience how gas stations have evolved from livery stables in Wisconsin. In addition to the descriptions of the architectural styles through the decades, history is brought to life with a video...

What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Wisconsin climate, soil, crops, and animals.

A concise summary of the history of the state of Wisconsin. Learn about its first explorers and inhabitants through its admittance to statehood. There is also a long list of state symbols given after the text. Click on one to see a...

Provides comprehensive information regarding Wisconsin history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.

Provides a blank map of Wisconsin. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.

A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.

A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.

Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Wisconsin. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.

Check out this state fact sheet on Wisconsin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...